US Student Loan Interest Rates to Increase for 2026-27 Academic Year
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- •Interest rates on federal student loans are set to increase starting July 1, 2026.
- •The rise applies to new loans disbursed for the 2026-27 academic year.
- •Millions of US students and graduates currently hold federal student loans.
- •The rate increase follows changes in market interest rates influencing loan costs.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the US government implements additional relief measures for borrowers then some borrowers may face less financial pressure despite higher interest rates.
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Rising student loan interest rates reflect higher overall borrowing costs, which can push yields on government bonds upward.
This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.
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